Three generations of method acting giants unite for this crime thriller written by Kario Salem and directed by Frank Oz. Robert De Niro stars as Nick Wells, an aging thief whose specialty is safecracking and who is on the verge of retiring… MoreThree generations of method acting giants unite for this crime thriller written by Kario Salem and directed by Frank Oz. Robert De Niro stars as Nick Wells, an aging thief whose specialty is safecracking and who is on the verge of retiring to a life of ease, running his jazz club and romancing his girlfriend Diane (Angela Bassett). But before he can ride off into the sunset, Nick is pressured to do one last job by his mentor and business partner, a flamboyant and extravagant upscale fence named Max (Marlon Brando). Max is plotting the heist of the Montreal Customs House, and he's got a man on the inside, Jackie Teller (Edward Norton), a talented but volatile crook who has managed to ingratiate himself with the facility's staff as a fellow employee suffering from cerebral palsy. Jackie bristles at Nick's interference in "his" score, however, and threatens violence when it seems he's going to be cut out of the action. In the meantime, Nick grows increasingly ill at ease about the operation, as it violates his two most important dictums in thievery: always work alone and never pull a job in your own city. The part of Max in The Score was written specifically for Brando by screenwriter Salem, although the improvisational star and his director Oz reportedly clashed during filming. ~ Karl Williams, Rovi

What Director Frank Oz has put together here are three generations of outstanding Talent.
A sophisticated Heist movie, character driven, with an exciting… MoreWhat Director Frank Oz has put together here are three generations of outstanding Talent.
A sophisticated Heist movie, character driven, with an exciting build up to the Criminal Mastermind Operation. Exciting, tense at times and genius work with the use of the character ?Brian?.
This film gets added to my favourite film endings list.

Jani H

"Nice working with you, ace. Okay, bye-bye."
Always loved heist movies but the biggest problem in the genre is that the films tend to be predictable.… More"Nice working with you, ace. Okay, bye-bye."
Always loved heist movies but the biggest problem in the genre is that the films tend to be predictable. "The Score" has the same problem but it also features some nice twists.
The strongest thing is the acting. The film features three great actors from three different generations. De Niro, my all-time favourite does another minimalistic yet effective performance as the brains behind it all. Ed Norton, the best actor of today, hasn't failed me yet (although haven't seen "Death to Smoochy"...) and Marlon Brando takes his latest paycheck of his career with a solid performance.
So, is "The Score" worth a look. Yep, for all the fans of the previously mentioned actors. And if you enjoy crime thrillers with a jazzy score, definitely maybe.

Dean McKenna

This old-style caper thriller is good that gets its juice from strong characterisations and intricate plotting rather than dumb twists and mindless explosions.

Graham Jones

Three generations of acting giants and a great director fail miserably in this generic caper film.

Anthony Lawrie

It's not the best film ever made but I quite liked it! Norton and Bassett are really good, DeNiro's been better and Brando is vile. Directed by Miss… MoreIt's not the best film ever made but I quite liked it! Norton and Bassett are really good, DeNiro's been better and Brando is vile. Directed by Miss Piggy ;o)

Al S

It snaps and crackels with style, suspense and excitment. A smart, tense and adreniline-pumping edge of your seat thriller. Robert De Niro and Edward Norton are… MoreIt snaps and crackels with style, suspense and excitment. A smart, tense and adreniline-pumping edge of your seat thriller. Robert De Niro and Edward Norton are dynamite. These two actors deliver pure gold to this bold and tension-loaded heist film. Superb, teriffic, brilliant, excellent and truly magnificent. It's pulse-pounding and exhilerating all the way to it's fantastic finish.

Dan Schultz

A very good thriller. Norton plays a duel role very well (as a retard and a robber) and De Niro is just classic De Niro. I called the twist at the end, but it… MoreA very good thriller. Norton plays a duel role very well (as a retard and a robber) and De Niro is just classic De Niro. I called the twist at the end, but it doesn't mean its still not a good one.

Chris Weber

You'd think that with this being a heist film that features Robert De Niro, Edward Norton, and Marlon Brando (in his final film role), that it would be 8… MoreYou'd think that with this being a heist film that features Robert De Niro, Edward Norton, and Marlon Brando (in his final film role), that it would be 8 million kinds of awesome. Instead, it's merely somewhat better than average.
The set up is a typical one: veteran longing to get out of the business is wrangled into pulling one last job with an ambitious and arrogant rookie looking to really make a name for himself. The take is a very profitable one, but of course there are complications, namely egos.
With Frank Oz at the helm I alos expected this to have been executd better, or at least have a stronger variation on an old theme. What we get instead though is a more low key and underplayed film. I sort of liked that, but at the same time, it didn't really take the time to deliver something special.
I will say that the heist centerpiece is well done, and yes, the performances are good (the best thing about it), but that's about it. If the film didn't have the talent behind it, this would be really forgettable.
See it if you want, but don't expect a masterpiece.

Leigh Ryan

Pretty good. I wouldn't watch over again.

Lenny Muggsy

De Niro, Norton great combo.

Stephen M

Hardly a great film but this is about as close as De Niro tends to get to a project worthy of his talent these days. Good performances all round; competent… MoreHardly a great film but this is about as close as De Niro tends to get to a project worthy of his talent these days. Good performances all round; competent direction by Yoda. Unfortunately, the final twist can be seen coming a mile away.